Your Panthers Stories: LJ's Birthday Surprise

Thelma Whisnant weaves love into each quilt she makes, even for her beloved Panthers

Austin O’Connor and his father made training camp their special trip together each year. When his father passed away 2015, Austin returned to Spartanburg to honor his father’s legacy and love for the Panthers.

LJ has not been able to play football since he was diagnosed with epilepsy as a little kid. That doesn’t stop his love for his team or his favorite player Cam Newton.

Jerianna and Jacob got engaged at a home game and even had a Panthers themed wedding. When it came to naming their first child, they looked at the roster for inspiration.

Since 2015, Diane Brown has been to almost every road game. But what made these games extra special was being able to attend them with her sister. This is their story.

Gustavo Gonzalez is bringing new traditions to his family with the help of the Panthers on gamedays. This is his story.

Football brought Dan Sellers and Weston Andress together over 20 years ago. Their once small tailgate has grown to over 100 regulars (including their children’s children) outside Bank of America stadium. This is their story.

The game is more than just a game for Margaret Johnson -- it’s a celebration of life. Against all the odds, the 88-year-old rallied to see her beloved Panthers play with her family right beside her. This is her story.

The Buchanan’s garage is not just a place where #PanthersFans gather on game days. The garage is really the creation of two people, whose love of the Carolina Panthers is so deep, they want to share it with as many people as possible. This is their story.